Author: Chad Mason
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She had us at ‘hello!’
REVIEW BY CHAD MASON If as the song goes “It only takes a moment to be loved a whole life long,” then Theatre Sheridan’s production of Hello Dolly! will make you fall in love the moment the orchestra strikes the first note. Starring the enchanting Laura Larson in the title role, Hello Dolly! follows matchmaker…
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Magical Meatless Tour
INFOGRAPHIC BY CHAD MASON Maybe I’m Amazed at the impact meat has on the environment. Sir Paul McCartney, known to the baby boomers as the cute Beatle or genuinely regarded as one of the greatest minds in music history will no longer let it be. Along with his daughters Mary and Stella, the McCartneys launched…
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Say Hello to the new Dolly!
Story by: Chad Mason Walking in the footsteps of giants can be a humbling task, especially when one of them is your mother. Laura Larson, a fourth-year Music Theatre Performance student, will be playing the lead Dolly Levi in an upcoming Theatre Sheridan production. It’s a role her own mother took on at Stratford in…
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The Seduction of the Movies
STORY BY CHAD MASON-AUBERTIN September means back to school, cooler weather and for Torontonians, a chance to see the likes of Ryan Reynolds in your neighbourhood bar or Reese Witherspoon browsing through the racks of your favourite boutique. Its TIFF time. For those who don’t want to navigate hoards of screaming fans or risk a…
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Look through the window what do you see?
STORY BY CHAD MASON-AUBERTIN Sheridan’s Visual Merchandising Arts, (VMA) students spend two years perfecting the art of “pleasing the eye.” They even take their skill and showcase it around Sheridan. Ever wonder what the 10 display cases sitting single file in front of Tim Horton’s are? Or the big glass box that housed the inspiration…
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A dog may be just what the doctor ordered
STORY BY CHAD MASON-AUBERTIN Dogs have a special bond with humans. Guide dogs, bomb or drug-sniffing dogs, police k-9 service dogs all have played well documented roles in history. Man’s best friend, has never been truer. “Your dog loves you unconditionally, it’s just such a lovely aspect of dogs,” said Heidi Van Willegen, co-team leader of…
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Students could benefit from studying abroad
STORY BY CHAD MASON-AUBERTIN Instead of getting a Presto card, get a passport. With Canada being one of the most culturally diverse nations, students can benefit from taking their school studies abroad. “Canada and the GTA is becoming international,” said Sheridan’s International Student Centre manager Mike Emery. “Canadian students live in a multi-cultural society.” There…
